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CLOSER LOOK: Forrest County nursing home reports 25 deaths from COVID-19

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 955 Reads
On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 03:29 PM

As of Wednesday, there have been 29 deaths in Forrest County nursing homes, and 86 percent of those deaths have occurred at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg.

Three nursing homes in Forrest County have active COVID-19 outbreaks

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 1,273 Reads
On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:53 AM

There are three nursing homes in Forrest County with active COVID-19 outbreaks, according to information released Wednesday night by the Mississippi State Department of Health, and one of those facilities has experienced 25 patient deaths, or 86 percent of the county’s total deaths in long-term care facilities.

Residents continue to protest against Petal Mayor Marx during Tuesday board meeting

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 4,364 Reads
On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 08:08 PM

Concerned citizens crammed into Petal City Hall Tuesday night to demonstrate against Mayor Hal Marx and his recent social media comments regarding the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Attorney: Expect COVID-19 lawsuits for ‘next few years’

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 182 Reads
On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 12:20 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on businesses across the country, and many business owners, frustrated with government orders limiting their operations for public health reasons, have sought relief through the courts.

United Way launches pandemic relief program

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 277 Reads
On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:37 PM

United Way of Southeast Mississippi has launched the COVID-19 Relief Program to help households that are financially struggling because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Are we the greatest country in the world?

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 258 Reads
On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:15 PM

I want to share with you my thoughts on the current state of our country. I want to, but I’m afraid I can’t quite put my thoughts into words. However, you buy this newspaper or read us online for a reason, and I feel obligated to try and do so. Just bear with me.

No known active cases of COVID-19 in city workforce

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 590 Reads
On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 03:40 PM

There have been eight cases of COVID-19 – including one death from virus-related complications – in the City of Hattiesburg workforce.

Petal sailor commands aircraft carrier

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 958 Reads
On Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:14 AM

A sailor from Petal is currently serving as the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman.

Health Department promises to release facility names by Friday but fails to do so

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 10,454 Reads
On Sat, 05/30/2020 - 10:31 AM

Despite a self-imposed deadline from department officials, the Mississippi State Department of Health has so far failed to produce the names of Forrest County long-term care facilities where, as of Friday, 27 patients have died of complications from COVID-1

PEACEFUL PROTEST IN PETAL

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 669 Reads
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 02:03 PM

A large crowd gathered to protest Petal Mayor Hal Marx and his controversial social media comments in front of City Hall Friday.

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